CAJUN PASTALAYA

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My own Cajun pastalaya recipe I put together after trying 3 or 4 different local Southern Louisiana recipes. The prep/cook times may be off, as I have never timed myself. Hope y'all enjoy! Serve with crusty bread.

Provided by Bevin

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Shrimp

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons butter
1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 large sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), finely chopped
1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (such as San Marzano®)
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ cup heavy whipping cream
½ bunch fresh thyme, chopped
½ bunch fresh oregano, chopped
½ bunch fresh basil, chopped
¼ cup chopped green onions
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and cook for 2 minutes. Add celery, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink inside and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes more. Add tomatoes, paprika, Creole seasoning, and cayenne pepper; bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Add broth to the pot and return to a simmer. Add penne and simmer for 8 minutes. Add shrimp. Continue to simmer, stirring constantly, until pasta is tender but firm to the bite and shrimp are cooked through, about 7 minutes more.
  • Stir in cream. Stir in thyme, oregano, and basil. Cook until just heated through, 3 to 5 minutes more. Serve topped with green onions and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 640.1 calories, Carbohydrate 53.7 g, Cholesterol 185.1 mg, Fat 31.5 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 36.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 1217.6 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

Logan Clarke
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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The flavors were so rich and flavorful. I especially loved the combination of the shrimp and sausage. I will definitely be making this again.


Milda Only
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious! The flavors are amazing and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Godsway Attah
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect! The flavors were amazing and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Tenzing Thilay
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This dish is a keeper! The combination of shrimp, sausage, and pasta makes for a delicious meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Keagan Hodge
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I was so impressed with this dish! The flavors were amazing and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


MR Robi HR
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This recipe is a must-try! The flavors are incredible and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Esther Patterson
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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The flavors were so rich and flavorful. I especially loved the combination of the shrimp and sausage. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohamed Blk
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This dish was amazing! The flavors were so rich and flavorful. I especially loved the combination of the shrimp and sausage. I will definitely be making this again.


Harmony Walker
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I was so excited to try this recipe and it did not disappoint! The flavors were incredible and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Hope Madzamba
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. The flavors are amazing and the pasta is always cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.


s3an Byrne
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The flavors were so rich and flavorful. I especially loved the combination of the shrimp and sausage. I will definitely be making this again.


Sajed Ahmed
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This dish was absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The flavors were amazing and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Din Muhammad
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I was so impressed with this dish! The flavors were amazing and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Simanto Babu
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This recipe is a must-try! The flavors are incredible and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ebhodaghe Doris
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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The flavors were so rich and flavorful. I especially loved the combination of the shrimp and sausage. I will definitely be making this again.


Christi Herbert Cjd
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This dish was amazing! The flavors were so rich and flavorful. I especially loved the combination of the shrimp and sausage. I will definitely be making this again.


Tenisha World
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I was so excited to try this recipe and it did not disappoint! The flavors were incredible and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Taqiyah Mongwe
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. The flavors are amazing and the pasta is always cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.


Segun McMedal
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The flavors were so rich and flavorful. I especially loved the combination of the shrimp and sausage. I will definitely be making this again.


amin mandokhail
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This dish was absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The flavors were amazing and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.